Disaster assistance and socioeconomic recovery at the individual and household level : some observations.
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TextLanguage: ENG Series: Preliminary paper (University of Delaware. Disaster Research Center) ; 171Publication details: 1991Description: 14 pSubject: Notes that what seems a simple enough term or word, namely recovery, covers a variety of very complex matters which need to be addressed in any practical and/or theoretical discussion about the issue. It can make a significant difference in consequences as to what something is called. Highlights and summarizes ten general themes from the research literature about what is known about those who are assisted in the recovery effort after disasters. There are substantial differences regarding for instance the sources of aid, the kinds of help provided, and the effects of the assistance given to victims, especially at the individual and at the family and household levels, in the recovery process. Concludes with a few comments about what the research literature says about those who give or provide recovery assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. The givers or providers are somewhat different and have more complex problems than usually recognised
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Notes that what seems a simple enough term or word, namely recovery, covers a variety of very complex matters which need to be addressed in any practical and/or theoretical discussion about the issue. It can make a significant difference in consequences as to what something is called. Highlights and summarizes ten general themes from the research literature about what is known about those who are assisted in the recovery effort after disasters. There are substantial differences regarding for instance the sources of aid, the kinds of help provided, and the effects of the assistance given to victims, especially at the individual and at the family and household levels, in the recovery process. Concludes with a few comments about what the research literature says about those who give or provide recovery assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. The givers or providers are somewhat different and have more complex problems than usually recognised
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